Diploma of Horse Breeding (Stud Management)

Let your love of horses lead your career. Melbourne Polytechnic's Diploma of Horse Breeding (Stud Management) will provide you with the skills and knowledge to get a great start as an equine industry professional. Fast-track your future in stud management or horse care.

Important to Note:

Next enrolment intake for the Diploma of Horse Breeding (Stud Management), is February 2017.

Harness your career potential

You will learn about all aspects of horse breeding, including practical horse management, industry business skills and the management of pasture, farms, property and infrastructure.

Industry connections and resources

You’ll also have the opportunity to visit many of Victoria’s leading thoroughbred horse studs.

Employment outcomes

You will be qualified work in a wide range of occupations in the horse-breeding industry, as well as associated equine enterprises such as licensing bodies, equine dentists, transport, media, publishing and bloodstock.

Assessment

Assessment includes written and oral activities and tests, practical exercises and projects.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You can seek RPL where your work or qualifications of an advanced and related nature have been undertaken. Academic Credit is granted on a case-by-case basis, according to our Academic Credit policy and associated procedures. Applications for Academic Credit will be assessed by relevant Melbourne Polytechnic academics and where appropriate, industry experts.

Contact

For further information on the Diploma of Horse Breeding (Stud Management), please contact an Education and Careers Advisor (ECA) on 03 9269 8400, or send an email.

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Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for this course include assignments, presentations, practical tasks, written and oral tests and written activities

Materials

We provide most horse handling equipment, such as helmets and safety vests. You will need riding or Blundstone boots and practical clothing that’s suitable for working outdoors around horses. We’ll provide you with a list of required books and materials at the start of the course

Entrance Requirements

Academic Australian Year 11 equivalency and basic literacy and numeracy skills

Pathways to further study

Career Pathways

This course opens up a stable of career options in the horse-breeding industry. Further study could lead to professional roles in stud, equestrian, racing or business settings, or in valuable research roles

Pathways to further study

Career Pathways

This course opens up a stable of career options in the horse-breeding industry. Further study could lead to professional roles in stud, equestrian, racing or business settings, or in valuable research roles

Enrolment Intake

Units Of Study

The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.